[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Nov 30, 2018, 5:02 am
#2206
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
Maybe it's the lighting, but it looks very different now. All the Maldives splashes of colour have gone, replaced with Ritz Carlton/ Waldorf Astoria beiges and indoor city furniture. First impressions, I'm not a fan...
Nov 30, 2018, 5:02 am
#2207
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Thanks for the pics, tom-schmitt!
And I'm sorry I still haven't managed to post mine...
Yes it is - a big plus in my opinion! You now have the choice of using the indoor shower (in the AC environment) or the outdoor shower.
We had our daughter in a water villa (RWV) the first time when she was 4. Every kid is different, though. Take a look at the pictures of the water villas and then decide whether you will be comfortable with your kid running around on the deck(s). The FWVs are the most "secure" water villas as most of the deck has fences.
And I'm sorry I still haven't managed to post mine...
Yes it is - a big plus in my opinion! You now have the choice of using the indoor shower (in the AC environment) or the outdoor shower.
We had our daughter in a water villa (RWV) the first time when she was 4. Every kid is different, though. Take a look at the pictures of the water villas and then decide whether you will be comfortable with your kid running around on the deck(s). The FWVs are the most "secure" water villas as most of the deck has fences.
Nov 30, 2018, 11:43 am
#2208
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Re: Transfers. Sorry people. If it's too much on the eyes I'll just drop it.
There's an indoor shower now? Where abouts is it? Did you get it in your pics?
There's an indoor shower now? Where abouts is it? Did you get it in your pics?
Nov 30, 2018, 11:44 am
#2209
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Pics this weekend - I promise!
Nov 30, 2018, 12:04 pm
#2210
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
^ We've all been drooling, goliath. Would be useful if there was a storm / high winds or something. Would also be good for kids and would save a family a lot of time getting ready. Perhaps that's why they put it in, due to the occupancy limit being raised by 1. Anyway, kudos to the person who thought of it.
Nov 30, 2018, 8:28 pm
#2211
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Programs: OZ *G, HHonors Gold, Aclub Plat
Posts: 1,025
oh wow.. the renovated villas look awesome..
Nov 30, 2018, 8:32 pm
#2212
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: So Cal
Posts: 937
Agreed, though the non-renovated room I stayed in a couple of weeks ago looked great as well, with little to no wear observed. The curtains will be a nice upgrade for those who do not know how to navigate the blind remote. Curious, did the shower replace the area where the fountain was?
Nov 30, 2018, 10:24 pm
#2213
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Hmmmm I am not a fan of the "look" of the new DBVs. Looks like something I can easily get/stay at in Bali or Phuket.
The outdoor bath looks as useless as ever
Making the bathroom area and second shower indoors and with AC is a positive.
The outdoor bath looks as useless as ever
Making the bathroom area and second shower indoors and with AC is a positive.
Dec 1, 2018, 9:46 am
#2214
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
My initial reaction was the opposite. As soon as I change into lighter clothing, lose my shoes, and spend a day just taking in the air, I'm acclimated to the weather. I couldn't imagine bathing in an air conditioned environment - I'd freeze!
Dec 1, 2018, 9:58 am
#2215
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Agree. I don't know what in the world made them steer away from the colours that are outside. Bad move I think but the place will still make loads of money. If it was solely based on the patronage of regulars I think the situation would be somewhat different profit-wise.
Dec 1, 2018, 2:19 pm
#2216
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Maybe someone who's been in the new DBV let us know if the bathroom has actual A/C vents in there? I mean, for me I would assume, (yes sometimes I shouldn't assume), that the bathroom would be very similar to many hotels we have all stayed .... that the room has the A/C, and then there is a door that separates the bathroom/room, the bathroom has no A/C.
Dec 1, 2018, 6:24 pm
#2217
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Errrr ... what?! Just saw this.
Conrad Maldives is to be sold to another management
https://maldivestimes.com/conrad-mal...is-to-be-sold/
Conrad Maldives Resort being run in Adh. Rangali finolhu is being sold. While the identity is unknown, the Tourism Ministry has issued a public announcement stating that the current owner of the resort had requested for permission from the ministry to transfer the ownership of the resort.
The ministry had also requested that any debts or concerns regarding the island should be addressed to the ministry through writing within 14 days from the issue of the statement.
Conrad Maldives is to be sold to another management
https://maldivestimes.com/conrad-mal...is-to-be-sold/
Conrad Maldives Resort being run in Adh. Rangali finolhu is being sold. While the identity is unknown, the Tourism Ministry has issued a public announcement stating that the current owner of the resort had requested for permission from the ministry to transfer the ownership of the resort.
The ministry had also requested that any debts or concerns regarding the island should be addressed to the ministry through writing within 14 days from the issue of the statement.
Dec 1, 2018, 6:58 pm
#2218
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cote d'Ivoire
Programs: OW Emerald - HH Diamond
Posts: 3,418
Well, this is something. Ugh (I think).
Dec 1, 2018, 9:28 pm
#2219
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
Errrr ... what?! Just saw this.
Conrad Maldives is to be sold to another management
https://maldivestimes.com/conrad-mal...is-to-be-sold/
Conrad Maldives Resort being run in Adh. Rangali finolhu is being sold. While the identity is unknown, the Tourism Ministry has issued a public announcement stating that the current owner of the resort had requested for permission from the ministry to transfer the ownership of the resort.
The ministry had also requested that any debts or concerns regarding the island should be addressed to the ministry through writing within 14 days from the issue of the statement.
Conrad Maldives is to be sold to another management
https://maldivestimes.com/conrad-mal...is-to-be-sold/
Conrad Maldives Resort being run in Adh. Rangali finolhu is being sold. While the identity is unknown, the Tourism Ministry has issued a public announcement stating that the current owner of the resort had requested for permission from the ministry to transfer the ownership of the resort.
The ministry had also requested that any debts or concerns regarding the island should be addressed to the ministry through writing within 14 days from the issue of the statement.
But I do hope that the new owners don't change things for the worse.
Dec 1, 2018, 9:59 pm
#2220
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
They have had a really good relationship with the current owner and he is apparently very easy to deal with. Let's hope the new owners won't start another round of nickel-and-diming to drive profits up. But that may well be just wishful thinking on my part.....